This study carried out a systematic review, identifying randomised controlled trials of interventions for parents or siblings bereaved after a child loss. Nine articles describing eight eligible trials were studied with four types of interventions identified: support groups, counselling, psychotherapy and crisis intervention. Most intervention trials showed some effect in at least one outcome measure, however significant methodological issues were also identified in the trials, resulting in the authors concluding there was insufficient evidence to confirm the effect of any of the four interventions.
Endo, K., Yonemoto, N. & Yamada, M. 2015. Interventions for bereaved parents following a child's death: A systematic review. Palliative Medicine, 29 (7) p 590 - 604.
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